Advanced HSS course for orthopaedic surgeons on lower-extremity bone defect reconstruction using Ilizarov methods, cable transport, and internal transport nails. New York Shoulder Arthroplasty Conference

New York Shoulder Arthroplasty Conference

Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:20 am - 3:15 pm ET
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:20 am – 2:30 pm ET

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Virtual or Onsite at InterContinental New York Times Square

300 West 44th Street and 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036,

Join national and international experts for two days of advanced education in shoulder arthroplasty, covering the latest innovations, surgical techniques, and evidence-based strategies for optimizing patient outcomes. Interactive debates, live case discussions, and multidisciplinary panels will address:

  • Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
  • Managing Glenoid and Humeral Bone Loss
  • Complications and Revision Strategies
  • Technology Integration: Navigation, PSI, and Mixed Reality
  • Perioperative and Rehabilitation Best Practices

Program Faculty

Course Directors:

  • Jonathan B. Barlow, MD
  • Tyler J. Brolin, MD
  • David M. Dines, MD
  • Michael C. Fu, MD, MHS
  • Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD
  • John W. Sperling, MD
  • Thomas W. Throckmorton, MD
  • Mandeep S. Virk, MD
  • Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD

Featured Faculty

  • Joseph A. Abboud, MD | Rothman Orthopaedics
  • William R. Aibinder, MD | University of Michigan Health
  • Oke Anakwenze, MD, MBA | Duke Health
  • Theodore A. Blaine, MD | Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Caroline Chebli, MD | James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
  • Thomas R. Duquin, MD | UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
  • Sara Edwards, MD | UCSF School of Medicine
  • Mark A. Frankle, MD | Florida Orthopaedic Institute
  • Young W. Kwon, MD, PhD | NYU Langone Health
  • William N. Levine, MD | NYOH/Columbia Orthopedics
  • Mark A. Mighell, MD | Florida Orthopaedic Institute

  • Anthony Miniaci, MD | Baptist Health
  • Surena Namdari, MD | Rothman Orthopaedics
  • Bradford O. Parsons, MD | Mount Sinai
  • Howard Routman, DO | Atlantis Orthopedics
  • Ryan W. Simovitch, MD | Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Robert Z. Tashjian, MD | University of Utah Health
  • Samuel A. Taylor, MD | Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Philippe Valenti, MD | Institut de la main Paris
  • Eric R. Wagner, MD, MSc | Emory Healthcare
  • Brian C. Werner, MD, University of Virginia
  • Gerald R. Williams, Jr. MD | Rothman Orthopaedics
  • Melissa Wright, MD | WashU Medicine
  • Thomas W. Wright, MD | UF Health
  • Jie J. Yao, MD | NYU Langone Health
  • Benjamin Zmistowski, MD | WashU Medicine

Target Audience

This activity is targeted to orthopaedic surgeons, fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers interested in shoulder arthroplasty and reconstruction.


Learning Objectives

Hospital for Special Surgery Continuing Education activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Optimize patient selection and preoperative planning for shoulder arthroplasty.
  • Compare anatomic vs reverse shoulder arthroplasty indications and techniques.
  • Apply strategies to prevent and manage complications and complex cases.
  • Implement revision arthroplasty techniques for bone loss and implant failure.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and innovations shaping shoulder arthroplasty.

Acknowledgements

Funding support for this program is pending.

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Alena Competello, Director of Education Development, at competelloa@hss.edu.


Important Event Information

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For registration assistance or any other questions, contact HSS Continuing Education at 212.606.1057 or continuingeducation@hss.edu.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation via e-mail.

All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing to continuingeducation@hss.edu.

Refunds will be granted according to the following schedule:

  • Requests received 14 days prior to the course start date will receive a full refund, less any applicable administrative fees.
  • Requests received within 7–13 days prior to the course start date may be eligible for a partial refund, at the discretion of the continuing education office.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on the day of the course or after the course has begun, except in rare and documented extenuating circumstances, which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Hospital for Special Surgery reserves the right to deny refunds for participants who fail to attend the course.

We are committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and productive learning environment. Hospital for Special Surgery reserves the right to remove any participant whose behavior is disruptive, inappropriate, or interferes with the educational experience of others. In such cases, refund eligibility, if any, will be determined at the sole discretion of Hospital for Special Surgery.

This program may be recorded, filmed or photographed. By attending this program, you give permission to Hospital for Special Surgery to use your voice and likeness for any purpose (promotional, educational, or other), in any medium, and without remuneration of any kind to you.

The course will be held at the InterContinental New York Times Square, 300 West 44th Street and 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the special rate of $569.00 exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, fees and assessments. To take advantage of this special rate, please use the reservation portal linked here. Ensure to make your reservation by Monday, November 30, 2026.